Predictive Maintenance Analyst I

Covestro•Baytown, TX

About The Position

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place. What We Offer The Predictive Maintenance ( PdM ) Analyst is responsible for execution and analysis of Preventative (PM)/ Predictive Maintenance ( PdM ) techniques /technologies to determine functional status of equipment. Based on PM/ PdM findings, you will make recommendations on changes/modifications to equipment asset policies and stay informed of the latest PM/ PdM techniques and tools and recommend applications.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent with at least 7 years of mechanical/rotating equipment experience or Associate ’s d egree with at least 2 years of mechanical/rotating equipment experience
ISO Category II Vibration Certification
The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe
Familiarity with SKF Aptitude Analyst software
Basic understanding of design, operation, and maintenance of rotating equipment.
Familiarity with PdM technologies and introductory analysis skills
Awareness of general maintenance procedures and work processes, such as planning, scheduling, and execution
Proficiency in basic MS Office applications
Developing foundational analytical and problem-solving skills.
Basic oral and written communication skills, with a focus on learning effective communication within the organization
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to be a productive member of a team

Nice To Haves

ISO Category I Thermography Certification
SAP competence
Familiar with PM/ PdM principles
Experience in reliability centered engineering

Responsibilities

Execute vibration analysis of equipment vibration readings in assigned area(s).
Assist in performing periodic thermography analysis of electrical equipment with oversight from experienced team members.
Assist in troubleshooting via vibration analysis under supervision to address immediate issues as needed.
Initiate notifications for needed actions
Follow-up on repairs that were undertaken based on PM/ PdM readings or trends.
Set up computer software with machine data and establish /adjust threshold levels for each machine, with training and support provided.
Follow up on unexpected failures to determine if inspection/analysis techniques require modification to provide the proper indication of potential future failure.
Collaborate with engineering and rotating equipment experts to determine required changes to FMEA/RCM/EMP
Administer PdM activities in assigned areas, ensuring compliance with activity schedules, with team support.
Support unit engineers and reliability personnel through data collection and analysis to assist with RCA to eliminate recurring failures as needed.